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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 906.44 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 906.44 and 431.04 is: 646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 906.44 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/906.44 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 906.44 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 390,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,709.74/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.92

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